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Section 7 (Thermostat): Installation

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  1. PLACE THERMOSTAT IN WATER INLET. 
    1. Install a new gasket to the thermostat.
    2. Align the jiggle valve of the thermostat with the protrusion of the water inlet.
      3. Fig 1: Aligning Jiggle Valve With Protrusion
      G03149739Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL WATER INLET.  Install the water inlet with the 2 nuts.
    1. Torque:  9.0 N.m (90 kgf.cm, 80 in. lbf)
  3. FILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT. 
  4. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR COOLANT LEAKS. 
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